SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

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In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

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SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 21 cm 20.4 cm
Width 21.5 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 9 cm 4.8 cm
Weight 313 g 290.3 g Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition headphones.
Colour - Matte black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Controls - Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 18.5 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Included Accessories - Carrying case, Surface USB Link
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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